E.R. Zarevich
E.R. Zarevich is a writer for Burlington, Ontario, Canada. She works as a journalist and has been featured in reputable publications such as The Queen's Quarterly, The Smithsonian, and Missing Perspectives, among others.
Chilling Books About Vlad the Impaler
The Romanian ruler had a fearsome reputation.
Napoleon's Plans Were Thwarted at the Battle of Trafalgar
He intended to invade the United Kingdom, but underestimated their sea power.
The Battle of Hastings Defined the 11th Century
Harold II and William I clashed in an epic battle.
Commoners Revolted During the Moscow Salt Riot of 1648
Delve into this uprising of Russian commoners and the salt tax that ignited it.
Alice Rufie Jordan Blake Was Yale's First Female Graduate
She wanted to attend law school, despite the barriers.
The Dreyfus Affair: A Scandalous Miscarriage of Justice
The case divided France.
Anne Lister’s Historic Hike
She ascended the highest French Pyrenees summit, defying preconceived notions about women's athleticism.
Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher
The Florentine author of the Divine Comedy was a forerunner of the Renaissance.
The Long and Bloody History of Čachtice Castle
The Slovakian castle was home to alleged serial killer Elizabeth Báthory.
7 Famous Historical Paintings and the Meaning Behind Them
They capture historical moments both real and reimagined.
Prince Felix Yusupov, the Aristocrat Who Murdered Rasputin
He assassinated the mystic at an ostensible housewarming party.
5 Famous Intellectual Feuds in History
A battle of the brightest minds.
Famous Double (and Triple) Agents: Mata Hari and Mathilde Carré
These spies had murky allegiances.
The Military Coup That Put Catherine the Great on the Throne
Russia's last empress overthrew her own husband.
5 Historical Figures Who Mysteriously Disappeared
Their fates remain unknown.
Wyatt’s Rebellion Nearly Upended the English Monarchy
Politician Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger sought to overthrow Mary I.
The Failed Irish Rebellion of 1798
This major uprising against British rule was ultimately suppressed.
Olga of Kiev: A Ruthless Ruler and Ukrainian Saint
She remains a symbol of strength and fortitude for the Ukrainian people.
6 Books Written by Holocaust Survivors
Their reflections on the tragedy are indispensable.
9 Books About Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”
Read up on the man who defined the American ethos.
